I want to thank all Snoqualmie Valley residents for donating so

generously to the “Giving Trees,” a Kiwanis project. I had placed

1,350 names on 10 trees throughout the Valley. I especially want to thank the

management and owners of QFC, Safeway, North Bend Marketplace,

Blimpies, Maguire and Hill Real Estate, Sterling Bank, The Falls

Pharmacy, Snoqualmie Market, Moose Lodge of North Bend, and the Family

Neighborhood Market in Fall City. Without the help of these very fine merchants

allowing us to place the trees in their establishments, the giving tree project

could not have been completed.

Sterling Bank was the depot for the gifts. The gifts stood an

astonishing four-feet tall and covered half of the floor space within the bank. The

generosity of the Valley residents is overwhelming and very satisfying at

the same time. The Valley made it possible for 1,350 children and seniors to

have a Christmas this year.

Again, the Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanians wish to thank all

residents and merchants who unselfishly donated their businesses and gifts.

The Valley is a wonderful place to call home.

Thanks again.

Linda L. Bonner

Chairperson, Giving Trees

Snoqualmie Valley

Kiwanis Club